There are 5 ways to get from Permatang Pauh to Alor Setar by bus, tram, car, taxi, or train
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Line 702 bus, tram
best- Take the bus from Taman Arowana to (M1) Penang Sentral702
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor StarPadang Besar Line
2h 7mRM 13–37Bus
- Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Alor Setar
3h 21mRM 14–20Drive 94.1 km
- Drive from Permatang Pauh to Alor Setar94.1 km
1h 3mRM 17–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Permatang Pauh to Alor Setar94.1 km
1h 3mRM 210–250Line 702 bus, train
- Take the bus from Taman Arowana to (M1) Penang Sentral702
- Take the train from Butterworth to Alor SetarButterworth
2h 8mRM 13–16
Permatang Pauh to Alor Setar by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Permatang Pauh to Alor Setar is to line 702 bus and train which costs RM 12 - RM 17 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Permatang Pauh to Alor Setar is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs RM 16 - RM 24.
No, there is no direct bus from Permatang Pauh to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Taman Arowana and arriving at Alor Setar via Penang Sentral. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Permatang Pauh and Alor Setar is 109 km. The road distance is 94.1 km.
The best way to get from Permatang Pauh to Alor Setar without a car is to line 702 bus and tram which takes 2h 7m and costs RM 12 - RM 40.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Permatang Pauh to Alor Setar, including transfers.
Permatang Pauh to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, depart from Penang Sentral station.
Permatang Pauh to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, arrive at Alor Setar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Permatang Pauh to Alor Setar is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Permatang Pauh to Alor Setar.
There are 479+ hotels available in Alor Setar.
What companies run services between Permatang Pauh, Penang, Malaysia and Alor Setar, Malaysia?
Express Kesatuan operates a bus from Penang Sentral to Alor Setar 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 12–18 and the journey takes 2h 1m.
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- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Butterworth to Alor Star
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 11–35
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 16–23
- Shuttle
- RM 11–35
- Express First
- RM 22–29
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 11–14
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- 04-255 8000
- rapidcare@prasarana.com.my
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Taman Arowana to (M1) Penang Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–3
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- kesatuanexpress.com
Bus from Penang Sentral to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 12–18
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- RM 210–250
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
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